Russian intelligence supposedly has provided Iran with a list of 55 critical energy infrastructure targets in Israel, potentially enabling precision strikes against the country’s power grid, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post citing a source close to Ukrainian intelligence.
The reported transfer of data points to deepening military and intelligence cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, with the shared information detailing key vulnerabilities in Israel’s energy system.
According to the report, the targets are grouped into three categories based on strategic importance. The highest-priority sites include major energy production facilities whose destruction could severely disrupt the national grid, including the Orot Rabin power station.
The second category consists of large urban and industrial energy hubs, primarily located in central Israel and serving densely populated areas. The third includes regional substations and smaller infrastructure supporting local industry.
Russian intelligence reportedly assessed that Israel’s power system is particularly vulnerable due to its relative isolation. Unlike many European countries, Israel does not import electricity from neighboring states, making it more susceptible to cascading failures.
Israel is an “energy island” that does not import electricity from neighboring countries, Russian intelligence reportedly told Iran that damaging even a few central components could trigger a total and prolonged energy collapse, leading to mass blackouts and technical failures that could not be easily mitigated.
In its report, the Jerusalem Post wrote this:
“Ukrainian officials maintain that the motive behind the intelligence transfer is twofold: to embolden its primary ally in the region and to create a fresh crisis in the Middle East that would divert international attention and resources away from the war in Ukraine.”
Russian ambassador Anatoly Viktorov responded to the allegations, stating:
“Russia and Israel established contacts to discuss national security issues long ago. These contacts have been intensively maintained between relevant Russian and Israeli agencies. The most pressing issues have been discussed at the highest level. We value the track record that has been accumulated in this area.
“Representatives of the Russian political leadership have repeatedly dissented from the ‘accusations’ that our country allegedly provides intelligence data to Iran.
“This issue continues to be artificially inflated in the media. Though the coordinates of locations of military bases in the region, not to mention civilian facilities, are public information, which everyone is aware of.”
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned that the US could strike power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in Iran if Tehran does not reach an agreement or reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the evening of Tuesday, April 7.